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YY03 VYZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,397 mi
Last recorded159,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,397 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2017 159,327 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 155,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 148,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 119,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 103,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 103,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 88,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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YY03 VYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 VYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY03 VYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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